Head of Korea

Monad Foundation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A blockchain technology firm is seeking a Head of Korea to establish their presence in South Korea's dynamic blockchain market. The candidate should possess extensive business development experience in blockchain, a deep understanding of the local market, and fluency in Korean and English. Responsibilities include defining market strategies, leading business development efforts, and fostering key ecosystem relationships. Excellent benefits include comprehensive insurance and generous paid time off.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

10 company-observed holidays

Qualifications

• 8+ years of business development experience, including 3+ years in blockchain or related fields.
• Deep understanding of the South Korean market with proven engagement skills.
• Established network within the local Web3 ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute market strategies for Monad in South Korea.
• Lead business development to drive capital and user adoption.
• Build relationships with key players in the ecosystem.

Skills

Business development

Knowledge of South Korean market

Fluency in Korean and English

Job description

The Monad Foundation is a team of dedicated ecosystem and community builders who are on a mission to massively grow the impact of decentralized tech. We believe that the Monad blockchain— the performant and parallel EVM Layer 1—will help decentralized apps eat the world.

The Role

The Monad Foundation is looking for a Head of Korea to establish Monad as the leading blockchain in South Korea by institutional and retail adoption. South Korea is one of the most dynamic and active blockchain markets globally, with a highly engaged investor community.

What You Will Do

• Develop and execute market strategies to establish Monad as an industry leader in the South Korean market among institutional and retail investors.
• Lead business development efforts by identifying, negotiating and closing strategic deals that drive capital inflows and user adoption.
• Build and nurture relationships with key ecosystem players including VCs, exchanges, media and developer communities to expand Monad’s presence and mindshare.
• Stay on top of the evolving South Korean regulatory landscape and trends to identify high-impact opportunities to position Monad as an industry leader and first-mover.
• Facilitate the entry of global ecosystem startups into the South Korean market by providing strategic guidance, local insights and connections.

Who You Are

• 8+ years of business development experience, including 3+ years in blockchain, digital assets, or Web3 startups.
• Deep understanding of the South Korean market and proven ability to engage retail and institutional investors.
• Established network across local Web3 startups, institutions, and enterprises.
• Self-starter who takes ownership of initiatives from ideation to execution.
• Native-level fluency in both Korean and English (written and verbal).

Nice to Have

• Existing relationships with South Korean financial institutions that are exploring or actively involved in Web3 initiatives.
• Entrepreneurial experience across the full startup lifecycle, including fundraising, product launches and operations.
• Deep technical understanding of blockchains.

Location

• The role is based in South Korea.

Why Work with Us

• Challenging problems. You’ll work on extremely challenging problems with massive impact.
• Huge opportunity. The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) standard is ubiquitous, but existing EVM-compatible chains are slow and bandwidth‑constrained. Monad’s core innovations offer developers the best of both worlds (portability and performance) and are a game‑changer for mass user adoption in crypto.
• The right team. You’ll be part of an exceptional and highly‑motivated team.
• Culture. We’re a lean team working together to achieve very ambitious goals. We are united in our culture of collaboration, low ego, and high‑quality output. As an early member of our team, you’ll help continue to shape our culture.

Salary And Benefits

Benefits for full‑time employees may include medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% coverage for employees); generous paid time off; paid parental leave; and 10 company‑observed holidays.